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Why Did Floodlights Go Off On Day 1 Of India vs Australia Day-Night Test? Report Says, "Australian Team's Request..."

After the opening day of the pink-ball Test between Australia and India at the iconic Adelaide Oval was twice disrupted due to a rare floodlight failure, the Cricket Australia issued a statement clarifying the reason of the failure as “switching issue”. The new LED lighting system, installed in late 2023 at a cost of over $5 million, went out not once but twice, leaving players, commentators, and the crowd of 50,186 in stunned disbelief. In the wake of the controversy, Cricket Australia issued a statement acknowledging the issue: “We had a brief internal switching issue that was quickly identified and rectified.”

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Virat Kohli was all chirpy on the second day of the 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide on Saturday. He was actively involved as India played mind games with Australia. First, he protested heavily when one DRS call went against India, then showed the 'shut up' sign to the spectators. He even sledged Australia batter Nathan McSweeney as it was caught on the stump mic. "He's got no no clue, Jas," Kohli said, after a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah stunned the Australia youngster.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Throws Ball In Anger After Australia Batter's Bizarre Action During Pink Ball Test

Mohammed Siraj failed to hold his emotions during an incident on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Adelaide Oval. It took place while the right-arm pacer was bowling the 25th over of the Australian innings. Just before the penultimate ball of the over could be bowled, Marnus Labuschagne pulled out of his stance after a distraction in front of the sight screen. A fan was going across the sight screen with a beer snake in his hand. Distracted by it, Labuschagne got away from his stance right before Siraj, who was already on his run-up, could bowl the delivery.

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli turned captain for a bit as he guided skipper Rohit Sharma and set the field during Day 1 of the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli was at his animated best as he tried to break the first-wicket partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney. During the 17th over of the Australia innings, Kohli had a lengthy chat with Rohit and went on to change the field. He also ran from his position at the slips to the bowler Mohammed Siraj to talk to him about strategy as well as the fielding changes.

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Under-pressure Team India will aim to bounce back on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The first day belonged to Australia, who not only bowled the visitors for 180 but also scored 86 runs at the loss of only one wicket by the end of play.

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Young Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was on the receiving end of some brutal sledging from none other than Virat Kohli. The incident happened on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli approached McSweeney after Jasprit Bumrah beat his inside edge with a peach of a delivery late in the final session of the day. "He's got no clue! He's got no clue, Jass (Bumrah)," Kohli said as his brutal sledge was caugh on the stump mic. A video of the same incident has now gone viral on social media.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne 'Dares' Jasprit Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had an intriguing exchange with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened after the third ball of 13th over of Australia's innings when Labuschagne defended a good length ball from Bumrah. The Indian cricket team vice-captain picked up the ball and pretended to throw it towards the stumps as Labushcagne had come out of his crease to defend it. The batter then dared Bumrah to throw the ball, to which the Indian pacer smiled and turned back.

Did Mohammed Siraj Bowl 181.6 Kmph Delivery In Pink-Ball Test vs Australia? Speed-Gun Error Goes Viral

A technical glitch by the speed-gun clocked Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj's delivery at 181.6 Kmph during Day 1 of the Pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. The incident took place during the 24th over of the Australia innings when the speed-gun showed that Siraj's final delivery was clocked at an unbelievable speed. For reference, the fastest delivery in cricket history was clocked at 161.3 Kmph by legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. The incident resulted in a lot of chatter on the social media and the video of the entire incident has already gone viral among the users.

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Why Did Floodlights Go Off On Day 1 Of India vs Australia Day-Night Test? Report Says, "Australian Team's Request..."

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Throws Ball In Anger After Australia Batter's Bizarre Action During Pink Ball Test

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne 'Dares' Jasprit Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next

Did Mohammed Siraj Bowl 181.6 Kmph Delivery In Pink-Ball Test vs Australia? Speed-Gun Error Goes Viral